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tactical role-playing game
Champions of Krynn
By Strategic Simulations, released 1 Jan 1990
- DOS
- Microsoft Windows
- Commodore 64
- Apple II
- role-playing video game
What it is
Champions of Krynn is a tactical role-playing game from Strategic Simulations, set in the Dragonlance world of Krynn. The War of the Lance has ended and the Dragonarmies have been defeated, but a new threat is growing: forces loyal to the Dark Queen, Takhisis, seek control of Krynn. You lead a party through intrigue and combat against dragons, draconians and other creatures. The game first released in 1990 and is listed for DOS, Windows, Commodore 64 and Apple II. Its Steam release arrived on March 29, 2022, for Windows, with single-player play, downloadable content and Family Sharing. SNEG is the listed publisher for that release. The Steam listing classifies it as an RPG, while its broader genre listings describe it as both a tactical role-playing game and a role-playing video game. The story places your adventurers between Krynn and a bid for tyranny, with the party facing the forces preparing to return to power.
What players like, and what they don't
- Single-player fantasy role-playing campaign
- Set in the Dragonlance world of Krynn
- Listed for four platforms
- Steam release includes Family Sharing
- Steam release is listed for Windows only
- Steam listing includes downloadable content
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a single-player fantasy RPG set in Dragonlance's world of Krynn. The listed platforms include DOS, Windows, Commodore 64 and Apple II, with the Steam release on Windows.
Champions of Krynn centers on a party's fight against Takhisis's forces in a fantasy setting. Its original platform list is broad, while the Steam release is listed for Windows.
